ABU
ABU                                                                             
ABU - a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited - Cautionary Announcement           
a.b.e. CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS LIMITED                                           
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration Number 1982/005383/06)                                            
Share Code: ABU              ISIN: ZAE000102059                                 
("the company")                                                                 
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT                                                         
Shareholders are advised that the company has entered into negotiations which,  
if successfully concluded, may have an effect on the price at which the         
company`s securities trade on the JSE. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to 
exercise caution when dealing in the company`s securities until a further       
announcement is made.                                                           
Durban                                                                          
5 February 2010                                                                 
Designated Adviser:   PSG Capital (Pty) Ltd                                     
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